PA Field Hockey Coach On The Run After Charges Filed For Sexually Assault Minors, Police Say

William Francis Gaudette III, 77,of South Hoernerstown Road in Hummelstown, is accused of sexually assaulting a girl on “numerous occasions” in 2020 and 2021, according to Pennsylvania state police.

An arrest warrant was issued by state police after a report of child abuse was file by the Dauphin County Child and Youth Services.

Gaudette was a field hockey coach in central Pennsylvania for multiple teams, including with the East Coast Field Hockey Club, where he worked for several years.

The girl’s age was not released and it is not clear if she was on one of the teams he coached.

He has been charged with the following according to his court docket:

• F1 Statutory Sexual Assault: 11 Years Older
• F2 Aggravated Indecent Assault - Complainant Less Than 16
• M2 Indecent Assault Person Less 16 Years Age
• F1 Unlawful Contact With Minor - Sexual Offenses
• F3 Corruption Of Minors - Defendant Age 18 or Above
• F1 Intimidation of Witness or Victim - Refrain From Report

He may have fled the area and his whereabouts are not known, according to police.

Anyone who knows where Gaudette is or has an incident to report involving him should call state police, 717-671-7500.

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